LambertW: Probabilistic Models to Analyze and Gaussianize Heavy-Tailed, Skewed Data

Lambert W x F distributions are a generalized framework to analyze skewed, heavy-tailed data. It is based on an input/output system, where the output random variable (RV) Y is a non-linearly transformed version of an input RV X ~ F with similar properties as X, but slightly skewed (heavy-tailed). The transformed RV Y has a Lambert W x F distribution. This package contains functions to model and analyze skewed, heavy-tailed data the Lambert Way: simulate random samples, estimate parameters, compute quantiles, and plot/ print results nicely. The most useful function is 'Gaussianize', which works similarly to 'scale', but actually makes the data Gaussian. A do-it-yourself toolkit allows users to define their own Lambert W x 'MyFavoriteDistribution' and use it in their analysis right away.

Package details

AuthorGeorg M. Goerg [aut, cre]
MaintainerGeorg M. Goerg <im@gmge.org>
LicenseGPL (>= 2)
Version0.6.9-1
URL https://github.com/gmgeorg/LambertW https://arxiv.org/abs/0912.4554 https://arxiv.org/abs/1010.2265 https://arxiv.org/abs/1602.02200
Package repositoryView on CRAN
Installation Install the latest version of this package by entering the following in R:
install.packages("LambertW")

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LambertW documentation built on May 29, 2024, 4:30 a.m.